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Dining Room - Carmine's On Penn, Denver, CO

Carmine's On Penn

4.6 (2734)
$30 and under
Italian
92 S. Pennsylvania Street, Denver, CO 80209

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Carmine's on Penn was established in 1994 as a neighborhood, family-style Italian restaurant. Our atmosphere is casual, festive, and friendly. Our servers bring the menu to life, describing dishes and offering advice on selecting just the right combination of food and beverage. We accept reservations for up to 8 people online. Please include persons of any age in the reservation. For parties of 9 guests or more, kindly call the restaurant directly.

A 4% Kitchen Living Wage is shared among our kitchen team in an equitable manner.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (303) 777-6443
  • Website
    http://www.carminescolorado.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    David Villareal
  • Catering
    Catering is an added feature of the restaurant with the goal of bringing our delicious food to you. We can cater business, personal, or off site events. For pricing, availability, or just to learn more about how Carmine's delivers exceptional catering; simply email: Catering@Carminescolorado.com
  • Private party facilities
    Our Private Room accommodates parties ranging in size from 18 to 32. We offer inclusive pricing with food and wine selected for your party. If you are interested in hosting a private event, please give us a call at 303-777-6443.
  • Location
    92 S. Pennsylvania Street, Denver, CO 80209
  • Neighborhood
    Washington Park
  • Cross street
    Bayaud and Pennsylvania
  • Parking details
    Street parking in our neighborhood. There is a school between Cedar to the south, Bayaud to the west, Washington to the east, and Pearl to the west. It is a short block from us and since no one lives there, it is a reliable place to find a parking spot. Currently streets in the area are closed off or restricted for Covid-19 street dining.
  • Public transit
    Closest is Alameda Station
  • Entertainment
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Carmine's On Penn's menu was last updated on 2/1/2022.

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What 2,734 people are saying

Carmine's On Penn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carmine's On Penn offers a delightful dining experience with "great food and great service." The restaurant is celebrated for its "family-style portions" that are perfect for groups, ensuring no one leaves hungry. The ambiance is welcoming, with both indoor and outdoor seating options. A "Denver classic," it's recommended for gatherings and Italian cuisine lovers.
2,734 Reviews

  1. Judy

    Denver / Colorado8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The amount of food you get is tremendous. We got 7 meals out of dinner for 3. I would have preferred the eggplant peeled but it was cooked well and sliced thick. It was crispy and not mushy. The pasta was good but I like a little less sauce. The house salad and dressing were good. The rolls were amazing!!!!! This is a place to go with a group. The dining rooms are comfortable.

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  2. Chris VIP

    Denver / Colorado27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Not crowded for a Friday - not sure why because the food was outstanding as it always has been . Won't have any problem going back again soon.

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  3. Bill

    Denver / Colorado8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I've been coming to Carmine's since the 1980s. The entree portions used to be enormous - bringing out a box with the order was almost automatic. That's no longer the case. The salad size was just right for two people; it used to be that there would be extra for both people. I honestly could have eaten the entree's "two-person" portion myself. The food itself was good, not great. The waitress said the kitchen didn't have mussels for the linguini fra diavlo, so there would be more of the other seafood in the dish, but there didn't seem to be. The dish had a few medium shrimp and few clams. Our bread basket was never replenished. Now the desserts were enormous! We probably could have split one rather than ordering one each. Carmine's is still very good, but definitely a notch below what is used to be.

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  4. Josh VIP

    Denver / Colorado2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun atmosphere, fun menu with the family style. Service was fantastic. The food is pretty average.

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  5. Teresa

    Dallas - Fort Worth2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is served family style which we love (as a large family). Flavors are great and enjoy the outdoor patio seating.

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  6. Mike VIP

    Denver / Colorado117 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was great. The only critiques I would make is that they list strozzapreti, which is a type of twisted pasta, as an entree, but they give it a completely different meaning which is a spicy sausage and peppers dish, so that was misleading. Also, I don't like restaurants that put in a "for the kitchen" tip automatically. I take this right off the total tip.

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  7. Dennis

    Denver / Colorado2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, Great food and Great atmosphere as usual!

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  8. Andrea

    Denver / Colorado9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always perfect! This is a long standing Denver restaurant not to be missed!

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  9. Todd VIP

    Denver / Colorado12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The seasonal ravioli had crab in it. I think it was the favorite dish of the night. We were there for a 60th bday party and the chocolate cake was underwhelming. It was very loud. The service was incredible.

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  10. Robert

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our family dinner of 8 people was so good. Service was exceptional. Family style entrees are large portions; you won't go home hungry. The recipes are old world and delicious. If you like fine Italian dining Carmines is highly recommended.

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FAQs

Carmine's On Penn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 777-6443.

Carmine's On Penn is rated 4.6 stars by 2734 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Carmine's On Penn

92 S. Pennsylvania Street, Denver, CO 80209

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bayaud and Pennsylvania
  • Neighborhood
    Washington Park
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking in our neighborhood. There is a school between Cedar to the south, Bayaud to the west, Washington to the east, and Pearl to the west. It is a short block from us and since no one lives there, it is a reliable place to find a parking spot. Currently streets in the area are closed off or restricted for Covid-19 street dining.
  • Public transit
    Closest is Alameda Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    David Villareal
  • Entertainment
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.carminescolorado.com/
  • Phone number
    (303) 777-6443
  • Catering
    Catering is an added feature of the restaurant with the goal of bringing our delicious food to you. We can cater business, personal, or off site events. For pricing, availability, or just to learn more about how Carmine's delivers exceptional catering; simply email: Catering@Carminescolorado.com
  • Private party facilities
    Our Private Room accommodates parties ranging in size from 18 to 32. We offer inclusive pricing with food and wine selected for your party. If you are interested in hosting a private event, please give us a call at 303-777-6443.
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